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Acronis names Tony Stratton as ANZ general manager
The hire strengthens Acronis' push to grow its ANZ channel as MSPs demand simpler tools to manage rising cyber risk and IT complexity.

Election live: Hipkins and Peters agree on one thing: It’s been an ugly campaign
The Labour leader has branded the election New Zealand’s first ’post-truth campaign’.

All-Oceania semifinals at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup
For the first time ever in the history of rugby league, the final four in both the men and women's competition are being contested by all teams from the Oceania region.

Apple adds Siri AI app intents in 27.3 developer betas
The update broadens Apple's AI push, letting Siri handle tasks in core apps as the company tests new watch, Health and Safari features.

Rain causes slight delay to start of Black Caps’ first ODI against India.
The Black Caps take on India in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.

Police jobs restructure document does not mention AI
Instead, the document uses the terms "automation" and "digital enablement" about a dozen times.

Judge tells jury to put emotions aside as four teens face trial for Kyle Whorrall killing
Summing up the case, Justice Simon Mount warned jurors not to lump the four teens together.

Digger driver found dead after incident in Auckland
A rapid response unit and an ambulance were called to Stanley Point Road.

Honeywell AI to cut cooling demand at Singapore resort
The trial could trim energy use at a site that welcomes about 17 million visitors a year, while helping meet its 2030 carbon-neutrality target.

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Maori-led projects get $5.95m for geothermal exploration
Projects in Taranaki and South Waikato will investigate potential new geothermal resources.

Excitement as albatross lays egg on Dunedin livestream
The very first toroa egg of the season was laid in front of the Royal Cam, before a global audience.

New poll predicts hung Parliament with Opportunity on 7 seats
Opportunity crosses the 5 percent threshold to enter Parliament with seven seats, while less than a point separates National and Labour.

Live: First gay male US Senator elected as Democrats strong in early midterm results
America is voting in its midterm elections, which may be the final word on how Donald Trump's presidency will end. Follow our live blog.

Maori leaving prison feel they are 'set up to fail' after being released
Former inmates have told researchers they felt like they were being thrown in the deep end on leaving prison.

Visionary or conman? The legacy of Bougainville's self-proclaimed King Musingku
The recent death of the self-proclaimed King of Papaala, Noah Musingku, has prompted discussion over whether this famous, reclusive Bougainvillean was a visionary or a conman.

Plumbing boss took on casual worker with no contract and withheld wages
The ERA ordered MNM Plumbing to pay $1200 in penalties and $864 in wage arrears, but rejected the worker's $50,000 health and safety damages claim.

Pay by Bank takes aim at card fees
Kiwi open banking provider Akahu says its Pay by Bank product will challenge traditional payment providers.

TAIC investigating fatal plane crash near Nelson
Two people died in the crash.

IB summit in Istanbul spotlights AI & student voice
Teachers' role in the classroom was put centre stage in Istanbul as IB schools weighed AI's growing influence on learning and assessment.

'Absolutely disgusting': Condemnation for NZ First candidate Michael Laws' sexist attack
It comes after the NZ First candidate made sexist comments about women in the Opportunity Party.

How a nervous two week wait lead to $17,000 Melbourne Cup pay day
Point of Law pays out big for Kiwi punters as New Zealand bookies record 9000 bets per minute in pre-race peak.